Private Project

Mexican Express

Two Brothers growing up in Long Beach, California discover the Drag Racing culture.

  • Danny Miguel
    Director
    Discredit, The Entry
  • Ed Moy
    Producer
    Aviatrix
  • Enrique Esparza
    Producer
  • Danny Miguel
    Producer
  • Enrique Esparza
    Key Cast
    "Rick"
    Learning Curve
  • Alfred Esparza
    Key Cast
    "Fred"
  • Rosalie Esparza
    Key Cast
  • Kenny Youngblood
    Key Cast
  • Claudine Burnett
    Key Cast
  • RJ Trotter
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Genres:
    Drama, sports, racing, motorsports
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 4 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    July 29, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.9:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • Prime Video
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: Video on Demand
Director Biography - Danny Miguel

Based in Long Beach California, in 2006 Danny Miguel got a first-hand preview as a production assistant in Santa Monica surrounding himself with creative-forces like A.J. Carter, Marwan Hamed and renown music video director Cameron Casey. He acquired more skills on passion-driven shorts while building lifelong-connections at 'Film and Electronic Arts', Cal State Long Beach.

In 2011, he re-enrolled on campus to complete an espionage short 'Discredit'. Featuring Donny Boaz (Young and the Restless, Six) Cody Rain Murray (Noir) and Peter Banifaz (Shameless), it premiered in Downtown LA [Big House Fest] and won a Silver Award in New York 2016 [Chautauqua International]. Shifting to smaller scale, he explored 'The Entry', about a mystery-jewel box. It was co-produced by New Jersey-native Jerry J. Cunningham and introduced actress Renée Suzette.

In Summer 2022, he released a Racecar documentary 'Mexican Express'. A project introduced to him and a joint-effort by award-winning director Ed Moy (Luminaries, Aviatrix). It follows two brothers from 1960s' Westside of Long Beach, Alfred and Enrique Esparza. Addicted to racing, they also competed nearby at Lions Drag Strip, a legendary track in Southern California. The film is out now on Prime Video.

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Director Statement

This is a Race car story on the Esparza Brothers who grew up in my same neighborhood, the 'Westside' of Long Beach California. They share the ride they found, built and raced throughout the 1960s. In addition the challenges they overcame from their passion to race, including their home track - the legendary Lion's Drag Strip. The journey for me was bringing the Brother's journey behind the camera. The benefit is what you see on screen, enjoy the ride!